Fans are anxiously waiting to see Pat Sajak — temporarily — step back into his role this year as host of Wheel of Fortune . After 43 years of being the iconic leading man on the game show, Sajak was replaced by Ryan Seacrest , who seems to be taking some heat from the fans as he struggles to step into the retired host's shadow . Although he has been able to score a ratings high, fans are still divided because of his “awkward” on-air stage habits and technical blunders.
While they continue to transition, the show’s followers are looking forward to having Pat Sajak step back into the spotlight , even if it’s just for one night. Wheel of Fortune player ironically loses $50,000 with easy bonus puzzle Wheel of Fortune fans accuse show of 'cutting expenses' with 'cheap' prizes To ring in the holiday season, the television personality will be taking back his iconic role during a special episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Reuniting with Vanna White as his co-host, he will coach contestants as they spin to win $1 million for their chosen charity.
This will be the first episode of Sajak’s last season hosting the celebrity competition. However, fans will have to wait to see the rest of the episodes as they are currently set to air in 2025. While Chance the Rapper and Lil Jon will star on the holiday episode, the rest of the season will include guest appearances from Tiffany Haddish , Regina Hall, Josh Gad, among others.
Fans weren’t happy when they received the news .